Academic Advisor (Position Requires Relocation to Kuwait)

American International University, Kuwait; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 3,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in Kuwait is seeking a full-time Academic Advisor. This role involves mentoring young adults, maintaining student records, and assisting with course registration. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic educational environment focused on student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is highly desired.
• Must be highly organized and capable of handling multiple caseloads.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of student coursework.
• Plan and schedule regular meetings with advisees.
• Assist students with application and course registration.
• Counsel students with difficult courses or challenges.

Skills

Organizational skills

Database software knowledge

Diversity awareness

Independent working

Education

Master’s degree in education or counseling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Academic Advisor (Position Requires Relocation to Kuwait)

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Full-time Academic Advisor

American International University (AIU) is looking for a dynamic and engaged full-time Academic Advisor. We seek an individual who is passionate about mentoring and working with young adults, building successful learning environments with students, and who can collaboratively engage with faculty and mentor students.

Responsibilities for Academic Advisor

• Keeping accurate records of student coursework.
• Planning and scheduling a calendar to meet regularly with advisees.
• Study necessary paths to degree attainment, depending on the discipline and educational level.
• Providing assistance to students during their application and course registration.
• Serving as a counselor for students working with difficult courses or life challenges that may interrupt degree completion.
• Transfer necessary documents to different departments, inter-schools, or districts upon request.
• Effectively communicate institutional standards for commencement or graduation.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Success Center.

Qualifications For Academic Advisor

• Master’s degree in education and/or in the counseling field - Desired.
• Must be highly organized and capable of handling multiple caseloads.
• Knowledge of database software, ideally functional knowledge in Microsoft Office tools and other applications.
• The ability to work with a diverse group of students of different ages and ethnicity.
• Proven ability to work independently.

About American International University:

AIU is a new institution of higher education in Kuwait with the first student cohort admitted in fall 2019. It is a private, co-educational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education. Through its educational programs, the College serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. AIU’s offers degree programs in Engineering, Architecture, and Design, and Business Administration where the language of instruction is English.

For more information about AIU visit: www.aiu.edu.kw